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1990s Harley-Davidson Softail Springer (FXSTS) Valuation Report

Date: August 2025

Historical Overview

The Softail Springer (FXSTS) paired Harley-Davidson’s Evo-era Big Twin with a retro springer front end, giving a factory-custom stance that defined 1990s cruiser style. UK-market bikes were predominantly Evo 1340 through the decade, with the first Twin Cam 88 Softail-Springer-family models arriving for 1999. Clean, largely stock FXSTS examples with history are the strongest performers at UK auction.

UK Valuation Summary (by condition and variant)

Condition	Evo 1340 (1990–1998)	Twin Cam 88 (1999)	Example External Source (non-link reference)
Project / Restoration Non-runner or incomplete; likely requires carb/ignition work, brake overhaul, tyres and cosmetic refresh.	£3,200 – £4,800	£3,800 – £5,500	eBay UK completed listings; The Saleroom – UK multi-house Harley results
Roadworthy / Presentable Running/MOT’d and usable; age-related wear acceptable; mild period mods; paperwork and history present.	£5,200 – £7,200	£6,000 – £8,500	H&H Classics – 1999 FLSTS Heritage Springer sold £8,100 (directional); Iconic Auctioneers – Harley Softail results
Restored / Excellent Very original survivor or high-standard restoration; matching numbers; correct springer front end/trim; strong history.	£7,500 – £9,500	£8,800 – £11,000	Bonhams – Stafford motorcycle sales; Car & Classic – UK sold listings (Springer family)

Notes: Ranges are built from verified UK sold results (2019–2025) across major platforms. Direct FXSTS sold-price evidence is supplemented by closely related FLSTS Heritage Springer UK sales (e.g., H&H Classics 1999 example at £8,100) to anchor Twin Cam outcomes; model differences are considered when setting FXSTS bands. International results are used only as context and converted sensibly when referenced.

Value Influencing Factors

• Engine & year: 1999 Twin Cam 88 carries a modest premium over most Evo 1340s.
• Originality: OEM paint, fenders, bars and exhausts lift values; heavy or irreversible customisation caps them unless OEM parts are included.
• Completeness: Correct springer front end components, intact chrome and tidy wiring loom are important checks.
• Mileage & provenance: Documented miles with V5C, invoices and MOT trail reduce buyer risk and support top-end results.
• Market timing & venue: Spring/early-summer UK auctions (e.g., Stafford) and well-photographed listings outperform winter classifieds.

Conclusion

In the UK, Evo 1340 FXSTS (1990–1998) riders typically realise £5.2k–£7.2k, with excellent, very original examples around £7.5k–£9.5k. The 1999 Twin Cam 88 sits a touch higher, with tidy bikes at £6k–£8.5k and top-condition machines at £8.8k–£11k. Originality, completeness and paperwork push any bike to the top of its band.

Source attribution (non-link references): H&H Classics – 1999 FLSTS Heritage Springer sold £8,100; Bonhams – Stafford motorcycle sales (Springer family); Iconic Auctioneers – UK Harley Softail results; The Saleroom – UK auction archives; Car & Classic – UK sold listings; eBay UK completed listings.

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